Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Offset Adaptor Trial - 6MM, Triathlon Revision Instruments. Non-Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp: 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Indications for use include disabling joint disease of the knee. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Offset Adaptor Trial - 6MM, Triathlon Revision Instruments. Non-Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp: 325 Corporate Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Indications for use include disabling joint disease of the knee.
Brand
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog Number 5570-T-060, All Lot Numbers.
Products Sold
Catalog Number 5570-T-060; All Lot Numbers.
Stryker Howmedica Osteonics Corp. is recalling Offset Adaptor Trial - 6MM, Triathlon Revision Instruments. Non-Sterile; Howmedica Osteonics Corp: 3 due to Triathlon Offset Adaptors may seize during surgery and the OR staff may be unable to disassemble the instrument using the removal tool.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Triathlon Offset Adaptors may seize during surgery and the OR staff may be unable to disassemble the instrument using the removal tool.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
"Urgent Product Correction" letters dated April 16, 2009 were sent to all Stryker Representatives, Hospital Rick Management Departments, Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics, Surgeon and countries by Federal Express. The notice explains the Issue, Potential Hazards and Risk Mitigation Factors of the affected product(s) including a request to complete and return the Product Correction Form. For further questions, contact Stryker Orthopedics, Division of Regulatory Reporting at 201-831-5970.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026